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Thursday, July 31, 2025 hmo bath housing planning overcrowding families community development rent council

Councillors in Bath have unanimously rejected a controversial proposal to convert a three-bedroom family home into a six-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO). The application, submitted by Forest Edge Properties, sought … Read More

Sunday, July 27, 2025 frome somerset highstreet londoners housing cultureclash independentbusinesses rent migration community

Frome, often celebrated as one of the UK’s best high streets, continues to flourish even as many towns face economic challenges. Yet beneath the surface, tensions bubble among residents who feel their cherished Somerset town … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 somerset housing rural affordable homes crisis council families rent development

Beneath the picturesque landscapes of Somerset’s rolling hills lies a growing housing crisis that is forcing many young families and low-income residents to leave the county’s countryside. Despite the idyllic appearance, … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 rent somerset housing affordability bath rentalprices inflation ukhousing crisis landlords

Rents across Somerset have surged dramatically, underlining the ongoing housing crisis in the region. In Bath and North East Somerset, the average monthly rent for a privately rented home reached £1,736 in the year leading up … Read More

Sunday, November 26, 2023 yeovil pub sale landlord property red oak taverns rent bedrooms renovation wet led capacity function room community

The Royal Standard, a well-known pub in Yeovil, is once again up for sale, with the owner, Red Oak Taverns, in search of a new landlord to take over the establishment. The property, which includes a small number of bedrooms, … Read More